Fellows

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2010 Merage Foundation for the American Dream Fellows Each year, the Foundation selects outstanding graduating seniors from our 22 Partner Universities to be American Dream Fellows. The Fellows are selected based on their academic record, their leadership, their consistent ethical behavior, the clarity of their American Dream, and their potential to make an important contribution to America. Fellows receive a $20,000 stipend over two years to help them pursue their American Dream.
	Maria Baryakhtar - Ukraine Harvard University Maria’s American Dream is to obtain a graduate degree in theoretical particle physics, to conduct research and introduce new approaches to teaching K-12 science and math.

	Kreshnik Begolli - Kosova University of California, Los Angeles Kreshnik’s American Dream is to improve education in the integration of theoretical and applied research through social and cognitive science.

	Abimbola Dairo - Nigeria Stanford University Abimbola’s American Dream is to expand her UCAN! Program. It targets low-income high school students who are unprepared for the college admissions process.

	Ina Jani - Albania Northwestern University Ina’s American Dream is to obtain a graduate degree in public health and join Doctors Without Borders to serve as an ambassador for America.

	Swetha Kambhampati - India Massachusetts Institute of Technology Swetha’s American Dream is to become a physician in academic medicine and implement sustainable medical technologies that address global health challenges.

	Lindel Krige - South Africa University of Georgia Lindel’s American Dream is to be a physician conducting clinical research while providing low cost health care to those in need.

	Cristian Martinez - Mexico University of California, Irvine Cristian’s American Dream is to obtain a Ph.D. in Public Affairs and become the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.

	Vivekananda Nemana - India New York University Vivekananda’s American Dream is to become a journalist concentrating on economic issues affecting low income areas.

	Ana Gabriela Robleto - Nicaragua University of Miami Ana’s American Dream is to become a physician and improve the health conditions of people in the Americas.

	Maria Shpolberg - Ukraine Princeton University Maria’s American Dream is to become a history professor, author and leading educator focusing on the connections between 20th century European cultural and political history.

	Ye Tao - China Harvard University Ye’s American Dream is to train as a physician scientist and serve as a public health researcher and advocate.

	Yi Wei - China Harvard University Yi’s American Dream is to obtain a degree in planning and public policy and work to solve complex urban problems.